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For now, the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead. But at what cost?

With COVID-19 still running rampant in many parts of the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has prepared “playbooks” for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, set to begin in July. There are four books, each aimed at a specific group: international federations, athletes and officials, press, and broadcasters. The aim of these playbooks is to outline the rules that will ensure a safe and successful event.

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Sunrise shines a light on Bond

Bond University hosted Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac for a series of live crosses that showcased the campus and gave film and journalism students a taste of their future careers. The live crosses included chats with Vice Chancellor and President Tim Brailsford, Bond’s Australian swimmers Alex Graham and Laura Taylor, and Medicine students.

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Olympic swimmers take the plunge at Bond

Australia’s fastest swimmers have taken part in a surprise swim meet at Bond University to prepare them for the uncertainty of the Tokyo Olympics. The Dolphins squad were told only on the morning of the event that they would be competing in the relay blitz, which was the brainchild of head coach Rohan Taylor.

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Bond chalks up its 30,000th graduate

Bond University reached a milestone of 30,000 graduates on February 5, three decades after the first student enrolled. Gold Coaster Jake Harrison took his place in Bond history when he crossed the stage with a Bachelor of Actuarial Science during a graduation ceremony for the Bond Business School.

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Sporting news

Bonding with the Bull Sharks: Harrison Usher

This Bull Shark loves BBQ ribs and works in aviation.

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High hopes for Bond wildcard at Australian Surfing Championships  

After a two-year lull due to Covid-19, the invitation only Australian Surf Championships are back this weekend at Port Macquarie on the New South Wales mid north coast.  

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Battle of the Sharks: women’s reserves look to go back-to-back in the QAFLW Grand Final 

After prevailing in the preliminary final, the women’s reserves are now primed for the QAFLW decider against their cross-city rivals, the Southport Sharks.  

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Women’s seniors out of premiership contention, but hope abounds for the reserves

The Bull Sharks senior women’s dream of a premiership has come to a close following an unfortunate 46-16 loss against the Southport Sharks in the QAFLW preliminary final on Saturday.

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